Access and Leadership Enrichment

Our mission is to support all students on their journey to success. We accomplish this by ensuring equitable access to resources, fostering leadership development, cultivating a sense of belonging, and offering personal coaching. Additionally, we provide opportunities for engagement and enrichment to promote holistic growth and lifelong learning.

The LEAD Center

Students at the LEAD Center

The Center for Leadership, Enrichment, Access, and Discovery (LEAD) seeks to promote Northeast State Community College's commitment to academic excellence and student-centered practices. Our mission is to support all students in their journey toward success. We achieve this by providing access to leadership development and enrichment, creating opportunities for engagement and success coaching, and cultivating a community that empowers students to develop confidence, embrace their unique identities, and feel truly connected.

Through hands-on experiences and guided mentorship, students learn to translate their passions into action, creating a ripple effect of positive influence far beyond campus.

Student Leadership Institute

From dynamic workshops to insightful tours, the LEAD Center offers a variety of learning environments. We expose students to different leadership styles and real-world scenarios, ensuring a rich and comprehensive development journey.

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Students participating in an engaging workshop

REACH Scholarships

Students networking and collaborating

REACH SCHOLARSHIPS

These relationships, coupled with practical skills, pave the way for successful transitions, whether to a four-year university or directly into a fulfilling career.

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Brittany Wick

Brittany Wick

Brittany is a dynamic leader who fosters a thriving campus community. By creating a supportive and collaborative environment, she empowers students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Through strategic planning and implementation, she cultivates a campus culture that encourages innovation, builds strong partnerships within the community, and prioritizes the success of all students.

Ashley Hansen

Ashley Hansen

Ashley provides support for all students as they journey towards success. Ashley creates a collaborative and supportive environment in the LEAD Center that fosters an empowering community for students, faculty and staff. Through engaging programming, individual coaching sessions and community, students are equipped with skills, resources, and support to thrive academically, develop as a leader, and find their place at Northeast State Community College.

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